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General enquiries: Victim of a road accident: what are my rights?

You have been the victim of a road accident and wish to start legal action against the perpetrator. This article explains what you can do.  Be responsive! It is important to take legal and administrative action from the moment of the accident. If you are unable to do this, a relative can take care of it. Take as many photos of the accident site as possible and collect evidence, it may be…
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General enquiries: I've been speeding: what do I risk?

Penalties for speeding depend on the location of the offense and its seriousness. Speed cameras record speeding and usually lead to a fine. If the excess is very high, the license is withdrawn and the offense can be entered in the criminal record. The speed limits in…
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General enquiries: Drinking and driving in Switzerland: what are the limits? What are the risks? 

Would you like to find out about the legal limits for drinking and driving in Switzerland? Read this article! For all motor vehicles and boats (even pedal boats, yes!), the permitted alcohol level must be less than 0.25 mg/L or 0.5 ‰. If this limit is exceeded, the individual who committed the offence is liable to administrative penalties (warning, fine, withdrawal of licence) or criminal…
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